Greetings
Dear Reader,
I know that
I have mentioned this before but it is too important not to include in Christmas
more than once. One of the ways I will
spend my time over the next week is bell ringing for the Salvation Army.
We will see
the kettles all over during the next week.
The truth is that fewer places are allowing them. I wonder if we realize where the change in
those kettles ends up. Here are some of
the things the Salvation does.
Social
services for the homeless families and single women
Professional
services for those transitioning from homelessness to work and a home
Emergency
shelter to those in need during extreme weather
Their food
pantry feeds thousands yearly
Free meals
are provided on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings to anyone in need
Activities
and athletics are provided for at risk youth
Amidst all
the bustle of the run up to Christmas ringing bells for the Salvation Army
brings me great joy. I get to greet
shoppers with a smile and a song and my children join me when they can. There is still time to participate and bell
ringers are still needed. Whether you
donate or actually make time to volunteer everything helps and the money stays
local. You can find more information at ringbells.org. See you around the kettle.
Wishing you
joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So
Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of
Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new
and old things from his great treasure store."
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I love to ring the bell and am so excited for warmer weather next Christmas in San Diego so I can do it a bunch of times. This year I've not rung the bell at all, but I give money to every single bell ringer I see and thank them for ringing!
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